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Ian McDiarmid doesn't want anyone else to play Emperor Palpatine in the 'Star Wars' franchise.The 73-year-old actor was known for playing the villainous role in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', as...

'Star Wars Episode VII' is being tipped for a December 2015 release date.The new chapter of the intergalactic adventure will reportedly break with the franchise's May release tradition to debut just before Christmas, according to...

STAR WARS actor IAN MCDIARMID suffered a suspected heart attack while on stage in London's West End - but insisted on finishing his opening night debut.
MCDiarmid suffered from dizzy spells during his performance in...

STAR WARS actors MARK HAMILL and IAN MCDIARMID are joining fans of the sci-fi trilogy at a London show which marks 30 years since the movie's release.
The three day event (13-15Jul07) at London's ExCeL...

Perfectionist film-maker GEORGE LUCAS has made a few major changes in the
original STAR WARS trilogy as he releases the films on DVD today (21SEP04).
The sci-fi mogul tampered with the original Star Wars...